Chasing Kangaroos
356 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWhat is up Kangaroos Chasers? Welcome to the podcast network for international rugby league fans. Home of the original Chasing Kangaroos Podcast hosted by Michael Carbone and the Rugby League in America Podcast hosted by Dustin Zerrer. Plus regular guest hosts Nate Gladdin, “The Biggest Tiger”, Mike Wood and Mary K, and a hosts of guests from around the rugby league world. #GrowRugbyLeague NRL / Super League
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Ep #97 | The Need for South Florida Speed
January 19, 2021 03:03 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBChasing Kangaroos - An international rugby league podcast Meet Ryan Forston. The man behind the USARL’s newest club, South Florida Speed. We learn about their recruitment strategy, their blanket approach to “Rugby”, plans for the future and sore much more. You can reach out to Ryan via email [email protected] --- Chasing Kangaroos is an international rugby league podcast for fans who are passionate about seeing the greatest game of all played in more places. This episode is brought to...
#96 | Godmode
January 13, 2021 01:26 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBThis week we meet the man banned from Ghana Rugby Union for playing in a Rugby League tournament. It’s Union’s lose though. Collins Kweku Ofous founded the Bulls RFLC, is a player, coach and junior development officer. He also scored Ghana’s first international try! --- Chasing Kangaroos is an international rugby league podcast for fans who are passionate about seeing the greatest game of all played in more places. This episode is brought to you by Matt Haines Sport - Listen in to find out ho...
Ep #96 | Godmode
January 13, 2021 01:26 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBThis week we meet the man banned from Ghana Rugby Union for playing in a Rugby League tournament. It’s Union’s lose though. Collins Kweku Ofous founded the Bulls RFLC, is a player, coach and junior development officer. He also scored Ghana’s first international try! --- Chasing Kangaroos is an international rugby league podcast for fans who are passionate about seeing the greatest game of all played in more places. This episode is brought to you by Matt Haines Sport - Listen in to find out ho...
#95 | Retrospective and Predictions
January 07, 2021 07:32 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBCarbs and Big T reflect on their #GrowRugbyLeague moments of 2020 and share their wishes and predictions for the Rugby League world in 2021. --- Chasing Kangaroos is an international rugby league podcast for fans who are passionate about seeing the greatest game of all played in more places. This episode is brought to you by Matt Haines Sport - Listen in to find out how to get 10% off your teamwear at https://matthainessport.com/ --- The podcast is mixed and produced by Paul Murchison. Theme ...
#94 | The Rugby League Digest Cross Over
December 27, 2020 09:07 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBChasing Kangaroos - An international rugby league podcast Ep #94 | The Rugby League Digest Cross Over Carbs and Big T were invited to join Michael Adams on the world famous Rugby League Digest Podcast to reflect on their memories of the Super League war in the mid 90’s and the affects the war had on International Rugby League. --- Chasing Kangaroos is an international rugby league podcast for fans who are passionate about seeing the greatest game of all played in more places. This episode is ...
#93 | The Referee Project
December 20, 2020 08:36 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBChasing Kangaroos - An international rugby league podcast Ep #93 | The Referee Project Love them, hate them or love to hate them; the referee is one of the most critical jobs on the field yet often an afterthought. This week Big T is back with a deep dive into refereeing and he has 3 of the best referees in recent history at NRL, Super and International level to help. Sean Hampstead, Stuart Cummings and Gavin Badger are here to give advice for up and coming referees around the world, How Inte...
92. What if the NRL owned half of Super League?
December 15, 2020 19:09 - 1 hour - 72 MBChasing Kangaroos - An international rugby league podcast Ep #92 | What if the NRL owned half of Super League? Negotiations are in early stages, and the Kangaroo Chasers are asking “what if?” So this week Carbs discusses the pros, cons, possibilities and so much more with Forty Twenty Magazine’s Phil Caplan (Twitter: @scratchingshed2). --- Chasing Kangaroos is an international rugby league podcast for fans who are passionate about seeing the greatest game of all played in more places. This ep...
#92 | What if the NRL owned half of Super League?
December 15, 2020 19:09 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBChasing Kangaroos - An international rugby league podcast Ep #92 | What if the NRL owned half of Super League? Negotiations are in early stages, and the Kangaroo Chasers are asking “what if?” So this week Carbs discusses the pros, cons, possibilities and so much more with Forty Twenty Magazine’s Phil Caplan (Twitter: @scratchingshed2). --- Chasing Kangaroos is an international rugby league podcast for fans who are passionate about seeing the greatest game of all played in more places. This ep...
#91 | Original Wolfpack
December 08, 2020 20:04 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBChasing Kangaroos - An international rugby league podcast Ep #91 | Original Wolfpack Now that we have had time to reflect on the Super League’s Toronto Wolfpack decision, we are joined by one of the Canadian club’s most capped players. Andrew Dixon shares his experience in the lead up to the decision, reflects on his time at the Wolfpack, and gives his thoughts on the future of rugby league in Canada. But first, news from the Kaiviti Silktails, PNG Hunters, PNG Digicel Cup, Ghana, Nigeria, Ne...
91. Original Wolfpack
December 08, 2020 20:04 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBChasing Kangaroos - An international rugby league podcast Ep #91 | Original Wolfpack Now that we have had time to reflect on the Super League’s Toronto Wolfpack decision, we are joined by one of the Canadian club’s most capped players. Andrew Dixon shares his experience in the lead up to the decision, reflects on his time at the Wolfpack, and gives his thoughts on the future of rugby league in Canada. But first, news from the Kaiviti Silktails, PNG Hunters, PNG Digicel Cup, Ghana, Nigeria, Ne...
#91 | Original Wolfpack
December 08, 2020 20:04 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBChasing Kangaroos - An international rugby league podcast Ep #91 | Original Wolfpack Now that we have had time to reflect on the Super League’s Toronto Wolfpack decision, we are joined by one of the Canadian club’s most capped players. Andrew Dixon shares his experience in the lead up to the decision, reflects on his time at the Wolfpack, and gives his thoughts on the future of rugby league in Canada. But first, news from the Kaiviti Silktails, PNG Hunters, PNG Digicel Cup, Ghana, Nigeria, Ne...
90. IRL Covid Hangover
November 29, 2020 10:27 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBWhat impact does the Wolfpack elimination have on Canadian RL? Should the NRL buy Super League? Should their be a 2020 Golden Boot winner? How far has Covid set back expansion? All of these questions answered and more as we kick off Season 3 of Chasing Kangaroos with an “Ask Carbs”. --- Chasing Kangaroos is an international rugby league podcast for fans who are passionate about seeing the greatest game of all played in more places. This episode is brought to you by Matt Haines Sport - List...
#90 | IRL Covid Hangover
November 29, 2020 10:27 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBWhat impact does the Wolfpack elimination have on Canadian RL? Should the NRL buy Super League? Should their be a 2020 Golden Boot winner? How far has Covid set back expansion? All of these questions answered and more as we kick off Season 3 of Chasing Kangaroos with an “Ask Carbs”. --- Chasing Kangaroos is an international rugby league podcast for fans who are passionate about seeing the greatest game of all played in more places. This episode is brought to you by Matt Haines Sport - Listen ...
ASK CARBS 002: Is there a code war?
October 26, 2020 23:45 - 52 minutes - 48 MBCarbs sneaks in between the NRL GF and State of Origin to answer some of your questions. Does the code war still exist? Why do Super League clubs appear to be against the Toronto Wolfpack? Does Rugby League’s working class background hinder the game? Where should the next world cup be played? and so many more of your questions answered. #GrowRugbyLeague See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
ASK CARBS 002: Is there a code war?
October 26, 2020 23:45 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBCarbs sneaks in between the NRL GF and State of Origin to answer some of your questions. Does the code war still exist? Why do Super League clubs appear to be against the Toronto Wolfpack? Does Rugby League’s working class background hinder the game? Where should the next world cup be played? and so many more of your questions answered. #GrowRugbyLeague
Digicel Cup Grand Final!
October 19, 2020 20:04 - 5 minutes - 5.33 MBMatty Church is back to give us his wrap up of the shock PNG Grand Final result See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
89. Secret Rugby League Netflix
October 13, 2020 05:54 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBChasing Kangaroos - An international rugby league podcast Episode 89: Secret Rugby League Netflix In the Season 2 Finale of Chasing Kangaroos Carbs and Big T catch up with PNG Hunters Coach Matt Church for a Digicel Cup Grand Final preview, they discuss insights into coaching and player development, PNG players who could be NRL stars and much more. Plus Golden Points from around the globe including; NRL finals, expansion in Serbia, French Elite 2, Poland Grand Final, Wales, and the plan for A...
88. Storm Cloud with Paul Kennedy
October 06, 2020 19:32 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBPaul Kennedy (PK) is the author of “Storm Cloud - Greed, Betrayal and Success - Melbourne Storm's Demise and Resurrection”. He’s an Australian journalist, TV sports presenter most well known for ABC’s news breakfast, and former Aussie Rules Footballer. He is also our guest for this episode of Chasing Kangaroos. PK and Big T discuss arguably the most successful expansion club in Rugby League History. But first, Carbs is here for Golden Points; all the latest news and results from around the ...
88. Storm Cloud with Paul Kennedy
October 06, 2020 19:32 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBPaul Kennedy (PK) is the author of “Storm Cloud - Greed, Betrayal and Success - Melbourne Storm's Demise and Resurrection”. He’s an Australian journalist, TV sports presenter most well known for ABC’s news breakfast, and former Aussie Rules Footballer. He is also our guest for this episode of Chasing Kangaroos. PK and Big T discuss arguably the most successful expansion club in Rugby League History. But first, Carbs is here for Golden Points; all the latest news and results from around the ...
Digicel Cup Finals Week - 2
October 06, 2020 09:01 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MBAnd then there were 3! Get all the latest from the PNG season business end with Hunters head coach Matty Church! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
87: Griffin Cup 2020
September 29, 2020 05:25 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBChasing Kangaroos - An international rugby league podcast Episode 87: Griffin Cup 2020 What’s up Kangaroo Chasers? This week, we celebrate the only official international match in europe for 2020. Netherlands Rugby League Bond Competitions Manager, Matt Rigby and Zwolle Wolves centre and Griffin Cup Man-of-the-Match, Joran Schoenmaker join Carbs to discuss their match against Germany, how it almost did not happen, and why it is so important that it did. But first, Carbs and Big T are her...
Digicel Cup Finals - Week 1
September 28, 2020 11:31 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MBElimination final wrap plus more stories from PNG Rugby League from SP PNG Hunters coach, Matt Church. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
86. What have you done for Rugby League today?
September 22, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBChasing Kangaroos - An international rugby league podcast Episode 86: What have you done for Rugby League today? What’s up Kangaroo Chasers? This week, we chat with Justin Tucker - the man who decided to take the growth of Rugby League in Vermont into his own hands and founded the Queen City Royals. Plus Carbs and Big T are take us around the world with a HUGE round of golden points. --- Chasing Kangaroos is an international rugby league podcast for fans who are passionate about seeing...
Digicel Cup Wrap - Round 11
September 22, 2020 02:52 - 6 minutes - 6.05 MBThe final week of the Digicel Cup is done and we are getting ready for the finals. Find out who topped the table, who won the sandwich and more from SP PNG Hunters coach, Matt Church. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
85. A podcast for Beirut
September 15, 2020 19:03 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBChasing Kangaroos - An international rugby league podcast Episode 85: A podcast for Beirut What’s up Kangaroo Chasers? This week, we welcome Lebanon Rugby League Federation CEO, Nayef Abi Said to the podcast to discuss his experience during the recent explosion in Beirut, and catch up on all things Lebanese domestic and international rugby league. Plus we dissect all the important information to come from the RLEF AGM in our Golden Points segment. Your feedback is welcome on twitter https://t...
Digicel Cup Wrap - Round 10
September 14, 2020 23:43 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MBMatt Church is back with his PNG tales and your quick wrap up of the penultimate round of the 2020 Digicel Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
84. Longhorns for Life
September 09, 2020 00:04 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBChasing Kangaroos - An international rugby league podcast Episode 84: Longhorns for Life What’s up Kangaroo Chasers? This week, fresh from their All Irish Grand Final Victory, Emmet Banahan and Ronin Michael join Carbs to talk about the Longhorns epic 4 year undefeated streak, the struggles of this shortened Covid season, how the club are leading the way in developing Irish “Rugby League”players, and the future for domestic rugby league in country. Plus Big T is here with Golden points; ...
Digicel Cup Wrap - Round 9
September 07, 2020 20:46 - 6 minutes - 5.59 MBRound 9 results are in and SP PNG Hunters Head Coach, Matt Church is back for your PNG domestic Rugby League fix. Which team coach has put the boots on to get back onto the field? Who won the 2nd vs 3rd battle between the Gurias and Wigmen? And who are the premiership contenders with two rounds to go this season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ask Carbs 001: Should SOO be moved to the end of season permanently?
September 04, 2020 02:51 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBHow would permanent end-of-year State Of Origin affect International Rugby League? Carbs answers the question most listeners are asking this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
83. The Power of Together
September 01, 2020 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBWhat’s up Kangaroo Chasers? This week, RLWC2021 CEO is back to update us on the journey towards the next Rugby League World Cup. The world has turned up-side-down since we last caught up with Jon. The pandemic has raised some unprecedented challenges, but Jon and the team are as determined as ever to work towards the greatest World Cup our sport has seen. International fans can start planning and booking their ticket-inclusive experiences now by visiting rlwc2021.com/intfantravel. Plus Ca...
Digicel Cup Wrap - Round 8
September 01, 2020 02:56 - 5 minutes - 5.01 MBDigicel Cup Round 8 is done, and SP PNG Hunters coach Matt Church is back for your 5 minute round review. Who won the "battle of the Boas brothers"? Are the Lae Tigers still undefeated? What are we looking forward to for round 9? Listen in to follow along. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
82: Becoming Bears with Jason Taylor
August 25, 2020 09:44 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBWhat’s up Kangaroo Chasers? This week, Big T becomes best friends with Jason Taylor. They discuss what the North Sydney Bears are doing to #GrowRugbyLeague for men, women and children, how the Bears are finding life outside of the Roosters Covid bubble and much more. But First, Carbs is here with the latest golden points from around the world including The UK, Serbia, Spain, Fiji and Poland. Your feedback is welcome on twitter https://twitter.com/chasingroospod, Facebook https://www.faceb...
Digicel Cup Wrap - Round 7
August 24, 2020 11:03 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MBWe are getting closer to the business end of the PNG domestic season. Hunters coach Matt Church is back for the 2020 round 7 update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
81. Talk Back Radio Show
August 18, 2020 06:11 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBChasing Kangaroos - An international rugby league podcast Episode 81: Talk Back Radio Show What’s up Kangaroo Chasers? As a youngster, did you ever go for long weekend drives with the family, ‘Ray Hadley and The Continuous Call Team’ blaring on the radio? Maybe these days you spend your weekends listening to ‘Triple M NRL’ when you can't catch the game on Kayo? This week, we are bringing that vibe to the podcast medium as we hear from you, the listeners, in our Chasing Kangaroos talk back rad...
81. Talk Back Radio Show
August 18, 2020 06:11 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBChasing Kangaroos - An international rugby league podcast Episode 81: Talk Back Radio Show What’s up Kangaroo Chasers? As a youngster, did you ever go for long weekend drives with the family, ‘Ray Hadley and The Continuous Call Team’ blaring on the radio? Maybe these days you spend your weekends listening to ‘Triple M NRL’ when you can't catch the game on Kayo? This week, we are bringing that vibe to the podcast medium as we hear from you, the listeners, in our Chasing Kangaroos talk back rad...
Digicel Cup Wrap - Round 6
August 18, 2020 01:27 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MBAre the Lae Tigers still undefeated? Which NRL club almost signed PNG Kumul Edene Gebbie? All of this and more from PNG Hunters head coach, Matt Church. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
80. Marketing Tips for Growing Rugby League
August 11, 2020 03:41 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBWhat’s up Kangaroo Chasers? This week’s pod is a little different. Carbs is joined by Sara Piper, Digital Consultant for International Rugby League, and Matt Haines, unofficial jersey designer of the growing rugby league nations. The trio discuss the importance of marketing, branding tips for the greatest game of all and much more. Your feedback is welcome on twitter, Facebook and Instagram. --- Chasing Kangaroos is an international rugby league podcast for fans who are passionate about ...
80. Marketing Tips for Growing Rugby League
August 11, 2020 03:41 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBWhat’s up Kangaroo Chasers? This week’s pod is a little different. Carbs is joined by Sara Piper, Digital Consultant for International Rugby League, and Matt Haines, unofficial jersey designer of the growing rugby league nations. The trio discuss the importance of marketing, branding tips for the greatest game of all and much more. Your feedback is welcome on twitter, Facebook and Instagram. --- Chasing Kangaroos is an international rugby league podcast for fans who are passionate about ...
Digicel Cup Wrap - Round 5B
August 11, 2020 03:41 - 4 minutes - 4.1 MBThe Covid effect split round 5 is complete and PNG Hunters Coach Matt CHurch is back with his fast weekly update on the PNG domestic scene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
79. Chile Futbol a 13
August 05, 2020 06:21 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBOur guest this week is Chile Weichafes national Head Coach, Rodrigo Millar. We learn about the birth of the Futbol a 13 domestic activity, the Chilean experience at the 2018 America’s Championship, and the future of Rugby League in the highest ranked men’s South American nation. --- Chasing Kangaroos is an international rugby league podcast for fans who are passionate about seeing the greatest game of all played in more places. This episode is brought to you by Mascord Brownz - Listen in for ...
Digicel Cup Wrap - Round 5A
August 04, 2020 03:18 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBPNG Hunters Coach Matt Church is back for a review on the latest (half) round of the Digicel Cup competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
78. Chasing Jillaroos
July 28, 2020 04:36 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBChasing Kangaroos - An international rugby league podcast Episode 78: Chasing Jillaroos The expert of Pacific Rugby League and Director of Power Meri, Joanna Lester joins Carbs as co-host for a special podcast highlighting some of the women who are helping #GrowRugbyLeague around the world. Hear from NRLW St George Illawarra Dragons fullback Botille Vette-Welsh, Ghana Female Rugby League Coordinator Rachel Ankomah, Brasilian 2021 World Cup squad hopeful Margrith Weiss, plus French and Bri...
Digicel Cup Wrap - Round 4
July 28, 2020 03:19 - 4 minutes - 4.1 MBPNG Hunters coach Matt Church is back this week to give all of your Kangaroo Chasers a wrap up of round 4 of the Digicel Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
77. We need to talk about Toronto
July 21, 2020 03:52 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBChasing Kangaroos - An international rugby league podcast Episode 77: We need to talk about Toronto After hearing the news that the Wolfpack have withdrawn from the remainder of the 2020 Super League and Challenge Cup competitions, Carbs takes a moment to reflect on what happened and asks some big questions moving forward. --- Chasing Kangaroos is an international rugby league podcast for fans who are passionate about seeing the greatest game of all played in more places. This episode is...
Digicel Cup Wrap - Round 3
July 20, 2020 13:26 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBBefore this weeks episode of Chasing Kangaroo here's a wrap up of the latest round of the PNG Digicel Cup from PNG Hunters coach Matt Church. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
76. The Bombers drop in
July 14, 2020 10:33 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBThis week we are joined by Nicholas Livermore, the CEO of the Brisbane Bombers. We ask Nick about the history of the bid, the experience the club are trying to create, why he thinks his bid is the best option for the NRL’s next club, and would he consider changing the name “bombers”? Plus Carbs and Big T bring you Golden Points from around the world, and PNG Hunters coach Matt Church stops by the wrap up round 2 of the Digicel Cup. --- Chasing Kangaroos is an international rugby league podc...
75. Getting serious in Kenya
July 07, 2020 21:21 - 1 hour - 60 MBThis week we are joined by Nyakwaka “Quix” Adhere, the founder of the Kenyan Rugby League Federation, and Edward Rombo, one of the first Kenyan born rugby league stars to play in the UK and new Kenyan Rugby League National Coach. Plus Carbs and Big T bring you Golden Points from around the world including; Serbian Cup final, the final Euro XIIIs clubs announced, PNG digicel cup kick off, test matches on the agenda for 2020, the first Ottawa Aces head coach and much more! --- Chasing Kangaroos...
74. New York Rugby League
July 05, 2020 04:46 - 1 hour - 61 MBOn this episode New York Rugby League boss Ricky Wilby stops by to answer your questions in a one hour fire Q&A. Enjoy the show! _ Chasing Kangaroos is an international rugby league podcast for fans who are passionate about seeing the greatest game played in more place. This episode is brought to you by Mascord Brownz - Listen in for your exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount code. _ The podcast is hosted by Michael Carbone and "The Biggest Tiger". Audio is mixed and r...
73. Rise of the Kiwis
July 01, 2020 02:11 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBChasing Kangaroos - An international rugby league podcast. Episode 73: Rise of the Kiwis Patrick Skene, Journalist and author of “The Big O - The life and times of Olsen Filipaina” joins the podcast to drop some knowledge about the 1985 Kiwis side which arguably saw the rebirth of rugby league in New Zealand and the emergence of the great Maori and Island culture which is so prevalent in the NRL today. “The Big O” is available in all good bookstores or order directly at www.TheBigO.Kiwi. You ...
72. Try League
June 28, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBChasing Kangaroos - An international rugby league podcast - Episode 72: Try League On this bonus episode of the podcast, Big T chats with David Trodden, CEO NSW Rugby League about the rugby league development programs in NSW including “Try League” which aims to #GrowRugbyLeague amongst the multicultural communities throughout the state. Chasing Kangaroos is mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison. Enjoy the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See aca...